This extensive whole-house remodel included utilizing the garage square-footage for a new primary bedroom suite, with a new carport installed over the driveway. The exterior color palette was chosen for its harmony with the blooming foliage and to contrast with the warm creams and browns of the interior.
In the living room we designed a fireplace hearth from a single piece of Carrara marble.
A rectified edge mantle design echos other traditional carpentry features around the house while maintaining a minimalist look to let the client’s furnishings take center stage.
Off-white built-in cabinetry allows the rusty browns and mahogany leathers to pop against the background and tie in with the rest of the room.
In this guest bathroom we used ivory and cream tones accented with deep tortoise-shell browns and golds. The Queen Anne mirror is the centerpiece of this bathroom, framed in tortoiseshell and brass, which is accented by the two flanking brass sconces, and grounded by the onyx countertop bellow.
The primary bathroom uses varied tones of creams and ivory reserving white for the Carrara marble countertop. We used polished nickel for the fixtures as opposed to chrome for it's slightly warmer hue.
A custom vanity uses inset cabinet doors and drawer fronts designed so that when closed a continuous bevelled edge ran top-to-bottom. We chose rift-cut white oak for it’s strong grain direction and hue to match the backsplash tile above. The mushroom cabinet knobs feature beading to match to beading of the mirrors above.
“Sam is the ultimate professional. We engaged him to do an update to a 1910 vintage home along with converting a garage into a Master Bedroom Ensuite. Throughout the project Sam was always available for questions. He quickly developed plans and deftly guided the project through the City of Sonoma approval process. Sam has a great vision on how spaces can be enhanced along with thoughtful ideas regarding colors and accessories. He intently listens to your ideas and offers his suggestions, but is respectful of your final decision. Needless to say, we would strongly recommend anyone contracting with Sam Lowe, SDL Residential.”
Photography by Rick Bolen Photography.